Senior Revenue Officer

Senior Revenue Officer

Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 pa, PSCSAA 2022

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 We’re seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and/or people living with disability to assess duties and provide advice to the public.

At Finance, we are passionate and innovative about the work we do while improving the lives of Western Australians and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and/ or people with a disability. We recognise that in order to become the ‘Best Place to Work’ we need to have a diverse and inclusive workforce that not only better represents the community of Western Australia but supports staff to be their most authentic selves.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
• generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and up to 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year plus access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander employees.
• opportunities to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) and Finance Indigenous Network (FIN).
• a commitment to disability inclusion by completing the JobAccess National Disability Recruitment Coordinator Partnership.

As a part of our commitment to improving diversity within our workforce we have identified this vacant position as an opportunity to appoint an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person and/or a person living with disability. Therefore, Sections 51 and 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, apply to this recruitment process and only applications from these specified diversity groups will be considered.

Our dedication to Diversity and Inclusion ensures we conduct inclusive recruitment practises to enable all candidates to take part in this process. We encourage you to reach out to Shaun de Ruyscher on (08) 9262 1*** or ***************@finance.wa.gov.au to discuss any adjustments or accommodations you may require, to support you in this recruitment process.

Please see our other vacant Senior Revenue Officer positions here; https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=345389

About The Role:

The Senior Revenue Officer is part of a larger team responsible for determining the amount of duty to charge on transactions. The duty raised contributes towards the State Government’s revenue collections that are used to benefit the Western Australian community. The role works closely with individual taxpayers, property conveyancers and tax professionals to meet customer timeframes and manage expectations.

This role reviews documents such as commercial contracts, trust deeds and financial statements for a range of complex transactions, then interprets and applies the legislation to determine the appropriate amount of duty to charge and consider whether any relief or exemption from duty applies.

Senior Revenue Officers help and support team members to develop their legal skills and understanding of state tax legislation and assist in the call centre to provide advice to the public about duties and using our online services.

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About You:

If you:

• are values driven
• are committed to providing high quality customer service
• are well organised
• have sound communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English, this may be the ideal role for you.

Do you like a challenge? We are looking for someone who has good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, and an interest in interpreting and applying legislation with consideration of any established policy positions and precedents.

Does helping others spark joy? We are looking for someone who can provide guidance to team members to further develop their skills and understanding. Ideally, you would be able to explain concepts clearly and have a calm approach when interacting with different personality types, and most importantly, encourage and celebrate the team’s successes.

A background in revenue or taxation is not essential. Applicants with transferrable skills are encouraged to apply. Training will be made available to successful applicants.

How to Apply:

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV (of no more than 3 pages) that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
2. Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, answering the below question:

• Please describe an example of when you have had to interpret complex information to provide solutions to problems.

You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.

Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.

You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.

Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Shaun de Ruyscher on (08) 9262 1*** or ***************@finance.wa.gov.au for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8***, select option 1 followed by option 2 or email ***********@finance.wa.gov.au and quote VCID02875 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack. 

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent, or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.